Fees, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Standard Fees
Individual Therapy:
$130.00/session
Couples/Marital Therapy:
$150.00/session
Group Therapy:
$ 60.00/session
Insurance
After many years as a "participating" Blue Cross provider, I became a "non-participating" provider in March 2008. The issue behind my leaving was not money or "red tape" but a new clause in the Blue Cross contract that could easily become a way of coercing patients to be on medication when they would rather not be. In most instances patients with Blue Cross insurance will pay only slightly more to see me. For a more detailed explanation of my reasoning and the financial implications to you, turn to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and read 10. Why did you stop being a "participating" Blue Cross provider in March 2008 and can I use my Blue Cross insurance now that you are a "non-participating" provider?
Sliding Scale
I always set aside some of my therapy appointment slots for reduced fee individual therapies. Several of these are strictly for graduate/professional school students and others are open to anyone. I do not offer reduced fees for couple/marital therapy. In addition, any visitor to this WEB site can have an initial individual assessment session with me at any fee that is affordable to you. If at the end of your first session I think you need further individual therapy and I am unable to continue seeing you (for example, if my regular sliding fee slots are filled), I will direct you to an appropriate setting for affordable treatment. In other words, you should not let money issues keep you from seeking the help you need.
